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Barbara Blount-Powell

45 years of experience
Criminal Law, Domestic Violence, DUI & DWI ...
Florida

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Biography

Barbara has practiced criminal defense in Alachua County and the Eighth Judicial Circuit since 1984, handling criminal matters including murder, manslaughter, dui/vehicular manslaughter, possession, sale and trafficking in drugs, robbery, burglary, grand theft, forgery, aggravated battery, aggravated assault, gun crimes, and numerous other felony and misdemeanor offenses. Before joining DeThomasis & Buchanan, P.A. in 2001, Barbara practiced criminal law as an assistant Public Defender for the 8th Judicial Circuit for over sixteen years. Barbara was a member of the defense team for Danny Harold Rolling from 1992 through his capital murder sentencing proceeding in February of 1994.

She is a past President , Secretary, and Chapter Representative to the State Board for the 8th Judicial Circuit Chapter of the Florida Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, and a current member of both Florida and the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers.

Practice Areas

Criminal Law: Criminal Appeals, Drug Crimes, Expungement, Fraud, Gun Crimes, Internet Crimes, Sex Crimes, Theft, Violent Crimes

Domestic Violence: Domestic Violence Criminal Defense, Domestic Violence Restraining Orders

DUI & DWI

Juvenile Law

Fees

Free Consultation
Credit Cards Accepted
Visa, Mastercard, Discover
Rates, Retainers and Additional Information
Flat Fee in some cases, other rates negotiable

Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice

Florida
Since 1979

Professional Experience

Partner: DeThomasis & Buchanan; 2001 - 2011; Partner is Criminal Defense firm representing accused persons in State Court

Assistant Public Defender: 8th Circuit Public Defenders Office; 1984 - 2001; Represented indigent clients in all state court matters including first degree murder, drug trafficking, and vehicular homicide.